Broadcast

Most of us will put a good few hours into each show we present. We walk into the studio with a good idea of not only what we are going to play, but in which… Read More »When to toss that running list out

Listening to music on my local community radio station the other Sunday evening I was surprised to hear the presenter announce that if listeners were offended by bad language then it would be best to tune into something else “there are lots of stations to listen to”.

YouTube sensation Alex Belfield from Nottinghamshire, UK, provides a cautionary tale for anyone wanting to shock their way to fame and fortune at the expense of others.

I’ve written a few posts promoting the benefits of local radio and hyper-local radio over the years. I’m a bit like a cracked record in that regard as I really believe that’s what radio should… Read More »Local, local, local – where radio does it best

Most hobby and community broadcasters can’t hope to match the marketing spend of corporate stations. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to advertise and promote your station. As a low-budget broadcaster your musical output… Read More »Budget ways to promote your hobby radio station

When it comes to books to help you find your way as a station manager or broadcaster, the field is wide open. However, there are three I have come to rely on. Top of the… Read More »Books for better broadcasting

The most recent Share of Ear® study from Edison Research finds that 12% of all AM/FM radio listening is via streaming, while 88% of listening is done to a traditional, over-the-air radio signal.AM/FM radio content in the U.S. is… Read More »Covid pushed people away from their car radios

In my opinion the best thing any radio station can do is to give its listeners a voice on air with a talkback show. It’s the equivalent of the local paper’s letters page (remember those?),… Read More »Talk radio – it’s the only game in town

When presenters aren’t on air you’ll likely fall back to a curated playlist of tracks you expect your listeners to enjoy – ideally you have selected ‘sticky’ tracks.

I watched a very interesting documentary on Aljazeera TV last week about pirate broadcasters Radio Caroline and The Voice of Peace. While UK station Caroline – launched in the 1960s – promotes LA (loving awareness),… Read More »Agenda-driven radio broadcasting by pirate radio stations

There’s a world of independent ‘radio’ stations to listen to, but where to find them? Years ago, a shortwave and AM radio receiver was the best bet to stumble upon something new or unusual. Until… Read More »Discover a world of radio stations in one place

These are strange times for many of us. A virus has led to many people having to self-isolate, to remain indoors and not go to work. Or go anywhere! Putting to one side the financial… Read More »Now is your time to start a radio station

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